Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
144.5 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Clarksville, TN to Alamo, TN covers 144.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, South Riverside Drive, Cumberland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.3 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 144.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Riverside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 13 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 48 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Alamo, TN.
Start on North 2nd Street
Turn right onto Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive
Take the exit right
Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive
Continue on State Highway 13
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48
Turn left onto West College Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Continue on Center Avenue
Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Take the exit slight right toward TN 88: Alamo
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 88
Continue on State Route 88
Turn straight onto South Bells Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.3 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamo, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clarksville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clarksville, TN
This is one driving day of about 144.5 miles and 3h 1m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
72 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.3 mi from Clarksville, TN
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.77 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.20 | $48.39 |
| premium | $4.65 | $26.48 | $52.95 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $30.17 | $60.35 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Alamo on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Reverse Route
Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TNUseful if you are planning the return drive and want the same trip in reverse.
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